We’re pleased to announce that for the second year in a row, Boston Standard Plumbing & Heating has received the Angie’s List Super Service Award! Angie’s List is a national service that provides rating information on service providers of all kinds throughout the United States. The award is given annually to the top 5% of [...]

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If you own a home in Boston, sewer problems can do more than make a mess. They can also be expensive to fix! There is a program you should know about that may help relieve the cost of fixing problems that arise with your lateral sewer connection. The lateral sewer connection is the pipe that [...]

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Last week, I talked about a common plumbing problem Boston homeowners may face, the venerable clog. Most clogs are caused by attempting to flush too much material through the trapway. These kinds of clogs can be relieved with plunging. In other cases, an object becomes lodged in the trapway and can cause problems with slow [...]

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Power outages remind us of how difficult life can be without modern conveniences, but going without one relatively recent addition to modern households can be downright torture! I’m talking about the modern flush toilet. In Boston, there are a variety of toilet technologies in use, from the very old to the most modern. As Boston [...]

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Few home disasters are worse than water in areas of the home that are supposed to be dry. Leaking roofs, windows and doors, leaking pipes, faulty appliances and condensation are all sources of water in the home. There are some water problems plumbers can’t take care of, but this post will discuss hidden water damage [...]

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Local homeowners and business owners can take advantage of a new program designed to help reduce the cost of making Boston home heating and cooling repairs and home improvements that reduce a home’s energy consumption. The MASS Save program (masssave.com), which is available to homeowners and business owners throughout Massachusetts, provides rebates and tax credits [...]

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Clogged drains in Boston are nothing new. For the most part, drains become obstructed for just a few reasons, so provided that you know why the drain is clogged, clearing it out can be a relatively easy job. What you put down the drain will most likely determine the kind of clog you have, and [...]

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It’s inevitable- your water heater will someday leak. We receive the call every day from frustrated homeowners in the Boston area that woke up to no hot water and a mess in the basement. What can be done? Look for these 3 signs that your water heater may be on the fritz! 1) Age: If [...]

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No one likes plumbing problems. They always come up when you least expect them, and often homeowners aren’t prepared to handle them. Here are a few tips to help you deal with plumbing emergencies that may arise in your Boston home. 1. Don’t Panic. Few, if any, emergency situations are improved by panicking. If you [...]

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